A Tale of Mischief and Mutants

Shuri

—-Sam—-

When we arrive I survey the room and notice a girl about my age that I've never seen before. She's sitting next to Peter and they're laughing about something he's showing her on his phone. When Peter spots Loki and I he rushes over with the mystery girl following him. They both yell in unison gesturing to Loki's boots.

"WHAT ARE THOSE?!"

Loki looks to me for help. I'm dying that meme is so old even by the standard of my brain's out dated early 2018 catalogue of memes but I guess classics never die. I pat him on the back.

"It's a meme."

He rolls his eyes he looks equally annoyed and confused.

"Why?!"

I just shrug. It's funny how confused he is this is how a grandparent would react to learning a new meme for the first time. Memes are something you can't really explain they're random and stupid I don't even really know why they're funny sometimes. Peter introduces the girl to me.

"So Sam, this is Shuri, T'Challa's younger sister."

I've never really officially met T'Challa either the man always seemed to be busy. Shuri smiles giving me a small wave.

"Hello Sam, my brother was too busy to come today so I am here to help instead."

It hits me that she's a princess and she's talking to me. I mean Loki is a prince and Thor is a king but that wasn't at the forefront of my mind upon meeting either of them. I've never met a princess before! I nod a little nervous suddenly. I almost subconsciously move closer to Loki. I guess it's just my automatic reaction to nervousness or fear now. Shuri notices this and smiles reassuringly.

"T'Challa has told me about you, he says you show great bravery in battle."

'He did?' I didn't even think he noticed I was on the team. I smile a little.

"He wasn't joking when he told me you were shy."

I smile a bit more and nod slightly I speak quietly.

"I've never met a princess before."

She looks confused for a moment.

"Aren't you dating a prince?"

I nod it's just not the same though. Loki was, well... Loki. She raises an eyebrow then seems to shrug it off.

"Don't even worry about it colonizer."

'Colonizer'? That's a new one. I nod a little relieved. Peter turns to Loki.

"Hey m- Loki I just realized it's your birthday later this week! Or technically the beginning of next week, Sunday, It's on the 17th!!"

Loki nods smiling fondly at his friend. Peter looks excitedly at him.

"We doing cake at my place or yours?"

I didn't know Peter had already shared this tradition with Loki it makes sense though of course he would've it's not hard to tell Peter was the closest thing to a best friend he had besides Thor. I guess I'll just need to plan it out more with Peter now.

"I'll have Thor pick you up."

Peter nods excitedly. Shuri looks slightly surprised at Loki's demeanor she hasn't been on missions with us since I came along or since we went to therapy. She only knows him as a somewhat quiet (save for the obligatory sarcastic comments and egotistical monologues), reserved, and sometimes scary teammate. Peter must have somehow convinced her their dumb joke wouldn't piss him off.

She shoots me a smile as if she's realizing I'm the reason for this change. I guess I kind of am but I can't take all the credit he worked hard at it. Shuri spots Bucky as he enters the room a smile flashes across her face and she quickly excuses herself.

"I will see you later, I need to catch up with a friend."

She walks away to go talk with him. Peter continues rambling excitedly about what kind of cake he should bring and if they should do anything else while he's there. Loki just lets him ramble on looking content. He sees me looking at him and shoots me a smile as Peter continues babbling. Eventually the director comes into the room and we all quickly find a seat.